ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (AD) (VALDOSTA MILL)

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE (AD) (VALDOSTA MILL)

610-VALDOSTA MILL-H, 5495 Clyattville Lake Park Rd, 5495 Clyattville Lake Park Rd, Valdosta, Georgia, United States of America ● Valdosta, GA, USA

Req #20921

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

We seek resumes for Electrical Maintenance Apprentice (AD) in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

Basic Qualifications:

The position requires a minimum age of 18

High School diploma or GED

Work any assigned shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime

At least two years of full or part-time work in the last four years

Ability to read, write, and speak in English

Satisfactory completion of background check and drug screen.

Applicants will be required to have one of the following:

+ A diploma from a technical college in industrial electrical or instrument maintenance.

+ Three years of service in the field of electrical or instrument maintenance (General electrical, instruments, DCS systems, PLC systems, AC/DC drive systems, LV/MV starters, power distribution systems)

+ Three years of military service in the field of electrical or instrument maintenance (General electrical, instruments, DCS systems, PLC systems, AC/DC drive systems, LV/MV starters, power distribution systems)

+ Completed a comparable certified E&I Maintenance Apprentice Program.

Tests and Board Interview:

Those selected to go through the PCA hiring process will be asked to take a series of five written tests and take part in a structured board interview.

The five written tests are all timed and involve:

Basic mechanical principles

Basic arithmetic skills

The ability to visualize three-dimensional figures

The ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and accurately

Basic verbal ability

The interview will be conducted by a four-person board and involves a review of each candidate’s:

Work history

Achievements and accomplishments

Knowledge and skill acquisition

Interpersonal skills and helpfulness

Task-related likes and dislikes

Physical demands experienced on previous jobs

All applicants will be tested for the following criteria following the interview prior to being considered for a full-time offer.

Electrical aptitude

Instrument aptitude

Basic skills math

Basic Electrical knowledge placement

Basic Instrument knowledge placement

Principle Accountabilities:

Work with key mechanical, electrical, and process personnel to support daily and monthly maintenance outages as well as annual outage jobs.

Work with electrical maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete maintenance and capital projects.

Complete necessary programs and training, as indicated in the Electrical Maintenance Apprentice Program.

Supports the Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.

Utilize predictive and preventative electrical programs to identify and correct equipment issues.

Complete assigned work for daily, monthly, and annual outages.

Effectively complete assigned jobs for best result at lowest cost.

Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve performance.

Performs other responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers

Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.

Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.

PAY & BENEFITS:

1.5 pay over 8 hours in a day

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Allqualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Other details

+ Pay Type Hourly

+ Employment Indicator Apprenticeship

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+ 610-VALDOSTA MILL-H, 5495 Clyattville Lake Park Rd, 5495 Clyattville Lake Park Rd, Valdosta, Georgia, United States of America

+ Valdosta, GA, USA